Project Detail

Beshencevo: A Current History

Synopsis

The village of Beshencevo in Central Russia lying beside Nizhni Novogorod and the Volga entertains a camera crew in the home of the Chiline family who have lived in the village. The family have lived through the Soviet past and are reluctantly entering the new prosperity of Russia. They argue and talk, live out their personal dramas and determinedly continue with their ancient way of life through the coldest months of Winter.

Details

Year
2007
Type of project
Features
Running time
54 mins
Format
HD5
Director
Hannah Collins 1st Feature
Producer
Film London
Co-Producer
Film London
Editor
Daniel Goddard
Screenwriter
Edouard Chiline, Hannah Collins
Director of Photography
Pere Carete
Production Designer
Hannah Collins
Sound
Miguel Figuerola
Principal cast
Villagers of Beshencevo

Production Status

Production Company

Hannah Collins

contact@hannahcollins.net

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